π₯ Mystery ‘X’ Gets the Boot: Too Hot For The San Fran Skyline? π’
TL;DR: San Francisco isn’t vibing with the flashy ‘X’ sign on the ex-Twitter HQ. After lighting up the city without permission, officials give the ‘X’ an eviction notice! Is this about safety or is SF just not ready to go full rebel? πβ
It’s not every day a letter from the alphabet finds itself in the hot seat, but today, that letter is βXβ. Remember when Twitter did that rebrand thing and then threw a blinding ‘X’ on their old HQ? Well, that stunt didnβt just break the internetβit seems they might’ve skirted some building rules too. π§π ββοΈ
In the heart of techie dreamland, San Francisco, officials sipped their Monday morning lattes only to discover the glistening ‘X’ being taken down. Patrick Hannan, who speaks for the Department of Building Inspection, spilled the beans on what went down (and we’re not just talking about the ‘X’ here). π¬β
“Over the weekend, we had like 24 people slide into our DMs (aka complaints), all worked up about this ‘X’ not having the right papers. Theyβre worried it might be a hazard or just that itβs too shiny at night,” paraphrased Hannan. πβ¨
But here’s the twist: the building peeps need a permit to kick the ‘X’ to the curb. However, if itβs deemed a danger, they can yank it first and do the paperwork after. Imagine your landlord tossing out your lava lamp before you even get a notice! ππ¦
The property bigwigs aren’t just going to get slapped with a strongly worded email. They’re going to get hit with some fees tooβfor the pop-up ‘X’ show and for taking it down. Plus, thereβs the bill for the city departments who had to play detective on this one. π΅π΅οΈββοΈ
Word is still out on what the once-called Twitter peeps have to say about this. Theyβre probably crafting the perfect 280-character response, but who knows? π¦π¬
We all love a bit of rebellion, and this sign was definitely that! But is SF being a buzzkill or just doing its civic duty? Maybe the ‘X’ will mark another spot soon. π€·ββοΈ
Questions, thoughts, deep contemplations: Isn’t it wild how one letter can cause so much drama? What’s next, San Francisco cracking down on emoticons? And where will the ‘X’ find a home next? Maybe itβs looking for a roommate β anyone got a rooftop free? ππ
Disclaimers: Turnt Up News is just here to keep you entertained and in the loop. The details here are based on the OG story and arenβt financial, safety, or any kind of advice. Always think for yourself, folks!
So, readers, is the ‘X’ a symbol of modern rebellion or just a luminescent misstep? Where do you draw the line when it comes to city skylines? π₯π€